Studio Edward van Vliet

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Introduction

edwardvanvliet® is an established international design agency that services a global client base from its creative home in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The accomplished studio has a notable rapport with industry leaders in the fields of hospitality, premium brand retail and luxury property development. With an affinity for hospitality design, strategic design direction and lifestyle products, the studio, led by Edward van Vliet, has an impressive client portfolio and reputation for delivering exceptional design.

With a visionary approach, edwardvanvliet® creates distinct concepts, distinguished by a culturally-rich approach and meticulous attention-to-detail. The studio works with nine specific design keys, strategically incorporating each into every project it takes on. Demonstrating a unique ability to transcend aesthetic boundaries, the studio’s expertise in design, architecture and lifestyle results in a new perspective to the process of destination and experience design.

Edward van Vliet is a protagonist amongst contemporary Dutch designers. Edward studied Architecture Design, Interior and Industrial Design at Design Academy Eindhoven and HKU School of Arts before opening his own studio in 1990. Recognized by the top design brands and hospitality groups worldwide, a book on his work and vision on destination design, Creating Worlds, was published and sold internationally in 2014.

“Nature is the greatest designer in the world and the most expansive source of inspiration at the same time. Rich and colourful. Brimming with life and detail.”

- Edward van Vliet

Destination Design & Hospitality

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If you are interested in discover more Destination Design projects, please contact us via e-mail: e.vanvliet@edwardvanvliet.com

“Blossom Resorts, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Carlton President Hotel, Clinic for Esthetic Medicine Amsterdam, Coco-Mat Barcelona Flagship Store, Concept Gallery Antwerp, Co Resorts, Coral Lodge Mozambique, Denim Hotel, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hoftuin, Hotel Blooming, Hotel Derlon, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, L’Elephant qui Rit Marrakech, MAB Development, Macau Tower, Media Plaza Jaarbeurs, NL Hotels Amsterdam, Nooon WTC Amsterdam, Radisson Blu, Restaurant Open, Selfridges Group, Sinamarsland Jakarta, Strukton, Synchroon Project Development, WOW Amsterdam and many more.”

- Interior Design & Hospitality

Product Design

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Our products are available through e.vanvliet@edwardvanvliet.com

“&Tradition, Baccarat, BIC Carpets, Bisazza, Björn Axén, BN International, Casamilano, Dedon, Design on Stock, Dorel Maxi Cosi, Febrik, Formani, Haworth Asia Pacific, ICE Carpets, Italamp, KSAR Ibiza, Leolux, Lensvelt, Ligne Roset, L’Oreal, Moooi, Moooi Carpets, Moroso, Palau, Paola Lenti, Pom d’Or, Quasar, Rosenthal, Senso, TextilesandMore, Venini, Villeroy & Boch and many more.”

- Brand Collaborations

Room of Origins Collection & Collaborations

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Creative Design Direction

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Edward van Vliet | Creating Worlds

Edward van Vliet is an exponent of the current generation of contemporary Dutch designers that has claimed the international limelight for the past decade. His work is characterized by the high level of attention given to every aspect of an interior; from furniture to lighting, from lobby to staircase and from floor to ceiling; everything is subject to a ‘total experience’. Creating Worlds is a compendium that takes you along on a journey throughout the myriad of facets and influences that define Edward’s work, ranging from product design to hospitality and residential concepts, from east to west and from the smallest detail to ‘the big picture’.
May it inspire and enrich you.

EAN 9789089896162 ISBN 978 90 8989 616 2 NUR 454 648
via the publisher: terralannoo.nl/nl/producten/woninginrichting/edward-van-vliet

“Edward has the eyes of a photographer, the sensibility of a musician and the power of an architect”

- Patrizia Moroso

“At times like this marked by various types of contrasts, the work of the Dutch designer Edward van Vliet shows how a dialogue among populations and different cultures is not only possible, but indispensable. Because a diversity is never a handicap, but always a plus point.”

- Fabio Destefani

Design Philosophy

As a cosmopolitan designer, Edward van Vliet is inspired by the world around him. Fascinated by a never depleting source of cultural and natural varieties he aims to compose new worlds by making unique combinations of colours, materials, patterns and shapes.
Whilst respecting any given local context, these “new worlds” are always at the heart of his company’s designs and concepts. In creating these worlds, nine specific design keys are employed. The harmony between them ensures remarkable results.

Bringing spaces alive Patterns Patterns, whether painted, printed, knitted, embroidered, woven or created by light, add tactile quality and make a design or space come to life. Apart from using nature as an endless source of inspiration, Edward’s fascination for mathematics, geometry, symmetry and repetition plays an important role in creating new and surprising patterns.	Dimension and depth through Layers Transparent layers create depth and dimension and are used in interiors to create rooms within a room, to provide a feeling of intimacy as well as underlining spaciousness. In floors or ceilings the use of layers can be employed to create enchanting combinations of materials, stressing atmosphere or to visually separate functions within a space	Sophisticated green Nature Respecting the natural surroundings of a project is never a bad cause. By acting local and involving a community you will support your environment, and with that, yourself. Edward: “In nature nothing is perfect, everything is ‘handmade’. Imperfection enhances beauty and adds character.”
Wealth of origins Cultures The DNA of Edward’s work is characterized by its global blend of influences, ranging all the way from European design to the cultural traditions of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Combining this wealth of influences with quality workmanship is at the very foundation of creating worlds within worlds and sets his studio apart.	Value and authenticity Materials Next to making things durable, the quality of used materials is a crucial aspect on closer inspection of any design and adds value and presence. And by combining contrasting materials, tangible emotion is added to a space or object.	Endless moods Colours Colour is the most expressive aspect of any design and its peculiarities vary a lot from culture to culture. With over 25 years of experience, Edward has profoundly explored its many facets. Using only one or two primary colors supported by a ton sur ton palette he creates perfectly balanced colour experiences – surprisingly vivid and at the same time perfectly calm.
Future Classics Tradition Don’t change things that have proven to be right, but add new value. Edward strives to combine the good things from the past with innovative use of materials and techniques in order to create ‘future classics’, and the other way around: high-tech elements combined with natural materials and finished to the latest production standards.	Atmosphere and visual experience Light Light is a crucial design key in defining the atmosphere of a space and has the unique ability to direct moods. Extensive care is given in ensuring that the character of lighting supports both the function and desired atmosphere of a space. Apart from his studio’s expertise in artificial lighting, Edward firmly believes in preserving natural light.	Distinguished luxury Treasures Edward’s designs are identity based and driven. For every new interior, tailor made “treasures” are designed to enrich and personalize each space. This has resulted in some of Edward’s design classics like the Royal Bombombola chandelier and the Dutch Sky carpet.

“Designing is traveling between dreams and reality”

- Edward van Vliet

Internships

At Edward van Vliet® we believe that an internship is as much about learning as it is becoming a valuable member of the team.
We offer internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students from renowned academies / universities, in Furniture and Lighting Design, Interior design, Product and Industrial Design and Graphic Design, as well as Multimedia and Communication studies.

As a design intern, you will assist with a variety of tasks across product, lighting and furniture design and architectural projects. Some of these tasks include the development of concepts, research into materials and manufacturing techniques, making drawings and other daily activities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in and work on special projects. If you are self motivated, passionate about design we would love to hear from you.
We require that you have at least 2 years of study and that you have technical skills that include good computer skills and sound knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCad, and perhaps Sketchup and 3D Studio Max.
As a communication intern, you will assist with a variety of tasks across social media, website, communication and publicity projects. Some of these tasks include the development of social media strategy and maintenance, website development and maintenance and other daily activities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in and work on special projects. If you are self motivated, passionate about design we would love to hear from you.

Contact

If you are interested in making an appointment or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

e.vanvliet@edwardvanvliet.com

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